William Lindsay Sullivan

William Lindsay Sullivan obituary

William Lindsay Sullivan

William Sullivan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carolina Cremation Center on Jan. 5, 2026.
William Lindsay Sullivan (The Great One)

April 24, 1933 - December 20, 2025

Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife Sharon, his son Shawn (Charlotte),
his daughter Laura-Lee (Jeffrey), his grandchildren Spencer (Elizabeth), Ethan, Jewell
(Greg), Sarah (Garrett), and Jayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents John L and Blanche. His siblings Jane (Al,
George), John L (Natalie), and Joan (Harold).

Bill served his country as a Marine during the Korean War from March 3, 1953 - March
2, 1956.

During his life he held senior leadership positions at J.C. Penny, Champion Products
and Sara Lee Corporation.

When he retired, he was responsible for 100's of stores and 1000's of people.
He was best known for his business mind, his ability to command a room with his
influential style of communication and telling humorous life stories. Those closest to him
knew his strength of overcoming childhood hardships, the tremendous love he had for
his wife of 61 years, his children, grandchildren, family and close friends.
He was greatly loved and will be missed daily by those close to him.

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Carolina Cremation Center

5707 Robin Wood Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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